Licensed Practical Nurse - Sebastian Urgent Care
Company: Cleveland Clinic
Location: Vero Beach
Posted on: May 10, 2022
Job Description:
Job Profile Summary:Functions as a member of the Patient Care
Team by utilizing knowledge of nursing theory and disease processes
in order to provide professional nursing care to patients as
appropriate. (LPN)Provides excellence in patient care under the
direct supervision of a licensed physician. (MA)Responsibilities
(LPN):
- Responsible for patient care by continuously practicing within
the guidelines of CCF policies and procedures as evidenced by
accuracy in medication administration.
- Provides accurate medication administration, nursing
documentation such as: medical records, authorization forms,
laboratory requisitions. Implements pain management assessment and
documentation.
- Demonstrates knowledge of disease process and therapeutics by
recognizing changes in patients' status and reports pertinent
information to Charge Nurse or Physicians.
- Recognizes and follows through with nursing intervention.
- Demonstrates knowledge of various age related concerns as
observed through appropriate nursing interventions by the
Physicians or Charge Nurse and documentation.
- Utilizes opportunity for health teaching of patient, family and
others
- . Utilizes appropriate teaching methods related to growth and
development and age specific factors evidenced by documentation in
the patient's medical record.
- Participates in the departmental orientation of new employees
in a positive manner, shares knowledge, experiences, and provides
guidance when assigned.
- Maintains complete and up-to-date documentation and files at
all times.
- Performs patient teaching as needed under the supervision of
RN/Physician.
- Adheres to the National Patient Safety Goals as outlined by
JCAHO.
- Follows Code Blue protocol as per Clinic Policy.
- Other duties as assigned.Responsibilities (MA):
- Implements patient care by continuously practicing within
guidelines, policies and procedures.
- Adapts to changes in work environment and accurately performs
medication administration as directed by physician.
- Maintains accurate and descriptive clinical documentation,
making sure documentation is legible and concise.
- Demonstrates knowledge of medical records, authorization forms,
laboratory requisitions.
- Demonstrates knowledge of disease process and therapeutics by
recognizing changes in patient status and reports pertinent
information to Charge Nurse and/or Physician.
- Recognizes and follows through appropriately with clinical
intervention.
- Establishes priorities, assess workload and determine order of
importance on a daily basis with minimal guidance.
- Obtains and documents patient's weight, vital signs and initial
information for providers.
- Obtains miscellaneous specimens and prepares them for
laboratory testing , and obtains and files laboratory
reportEducation:LPN
- Graduate of Accredited LPN program.
- Knowledge of Infection Control Practices.
- Is cognizant of the physical and general characteristics of the
various age groups as observed by the Nurse Manager or
Physician.
- Computer literate.
- ts as needed.
- Answers telephone in an appropriate and professional manner,
takes accurate messages and promptly relays messages to appropriate
individuals.
- Takes messages for prescription refills.
- Under the direction of the physicians, contacts pharmacy with
prescription refills and records prescription in file.
- Other duties as assigned.
MA
- Must be a graduate of an approved Medical Assistant Program.
Computer literate.
- Military training as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic
(68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be
considered.
- Knowledge of Infection Control Practices.
- Demonstrates knowledge of age related concerns as observed
through appropriate nursing interventions by the Physician or
Manager and documentation.
- Is cognizant of the physical and general characteristics of the
various age related groups as observed by the Manager or
Physician.Certifications:LPN
- Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred if working in
Cardiology.
MA
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMT) preferred.Complexity of Work:
- All employees are expected to meet the standards of performance
outlined in the Organizational-Wide Competencies listed below as
applied to the position:
- World Class Service Orientation: Includes attitude, behavior,
interpersonal skill, and problem solving that enable an employee to
respond to internal and external customer needs and expectations in
a positive manner.
- Has verbal knowledge of Dr. Lower's Credo: A PATIENT is the
most important person in this institution - in person or by mail. A
PATIENT is not dependent on us - we are dependent on him. - PATIENT
is not an interruption of our work - he is the purpose of it. A
PATIENT in not an outsider to our business - he is part of it. A
PATIENT is not someone to argue or match wits with. A PATIENT is a
person and not a statistic. He has feelings, emotions, biases,
prejudices and wants. It is our job to satisfy him.
- Adaptability: Includes teamwork and flexibility needed to
fulfill job responsibilities including adapting to changes in work
environment and accepting supervisory feedback.
- Efficiency and Effectiveness: Includes quantity and quality of
desired work, as well as organization skills necessary to perform
successfully.
- Essential Job Requirements: Includes adherence to all relevant
policies, procedures, and guidelines affecting the work
environment, including maintenance of required competencies and
communication skills.
- Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable): Includes overall
accountability for assigned work group relative to operational
goals, personnel requirements, and budgetary constraints.Work
Experience:LPN
- One (1) year clinical experience preferred.MA
- At least one (1) year clinical experience required if graduate
from an approved medical assistant program or minimum 2 years
experience if candidate does not have a medical assistant
certificate. Clinical proficiency with phlebotomy required.
- Proficiency in EKG desired.Physical Requirements:
- Essential Duties: This position requires knowledge of all
aspects of patient care including assessing; planning,
coordinating, monitoring and evaluating the patients progress
through the entire continuum of car in conjunction with the R.N. or
physician. (LPN)
- Essential Duties: This position requires knowledge of various
aspects of patient care. (MA)
- Must possess good organizational skills to balance clerical and
clinical duties. (MA)
- Physical Duties: This position requires frequent walking,
sitting, and standing.
- Frequent talking and listening when giving instruction and
explanations.
- Frequent use of the phone; fax machines, and occasional use of
the computer.
- Work is heavy, constant lifting and moving patients, carrying
equipment, supplies and material up to 50 pounds without help and
over 50 pounds with the help of mechanical devices or other
personnel.
- You will be stooping, pushing and pulling when moving patient
into position for treatment; also you will be reaching, handling,
feeling and manipulation of equipment into position.
- Working Conditions: The majority of the time employee spends
indoors in air-conditioned areas.
- The potential for exposure to blood and blood borne pathogens
is significant.
- Clinical exposure to patients requires the use of personal
protective equipment.Personal Protective Equipment:
- This position is high exposure to infectious wastes such as
blood and bodily fluids that mandate the wearing of gloves, masks,
gowns, and goggles as appropriate.
- Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective
equipment as required for procedures.
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